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Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Center (SAPAC)
Director Vacancy Posting
11/10/09

The University of Michigan's Division of Student Affairs seeks an experienced 
professional to provide leadership to the campus Sexual Assault Prevention 
and Awareness Center.

Basic Function:  As a leader within the Division of Student Affairs, the 
Director of SAPAC is responsible for the planning, development, and 
implementation of primary prevention, crisis intervention, advocacy and 
referral programs and services related to sexual and intimate partner 
violence for the campus community. The Director is charged with developing 
comprehensive campus-wide activities, relationships and partnerships that 
combat sexual and intimate partner violence at the University of Michigan.

The Director develops and implements vision and long-term planning for SAPAC 
that is consistent with comprehensive, and culturally-competent education and 
service delivery systems. The Director provides supervision and oversight to 
six full time staff, six paid student coordinators and three to four unpaid 
graduate interns in field placements at SAPAC through the UM School of Social 
Work.

Responsibilities:


 1.  Primary Prevention and Education (25%)

1.       Utilize evidence-based best practices drawing from primary 
prevention, feminist empowerment, men's involvement, risk reduction and 
applied educational theater theories, to develop, lead, and implement 
comprehensive, innovative sexual and intimate partner violence prevention 
programming for all students.
2.       Provide training for student volunteer programs, including Peer 
Education, Networking/ Publicity/Activism, and Men's Activism.
3.       Oversee the annual provision of sexual and intimate partner violence 
prevention and awareness programs within campus residence halls, 
fraternities, sororities, and other student organizations and communities.
4.       Collaborate with University Health Services (UHS) staff on the 
annual implementation of on line Community Matters course for incoming first 
year students.
5.       Provide direction and staffing support to annual focus on sexual and 
intimate partner violence prevention within Office of New Student Programs 
(ONSP) student and parent orientation programs.



 1.  Advocacy, Crisis Intervention and Referral (25%)

1.      Develop, lead, and implement comprehensive advocacy, crisis 
intervention, and referral programs and services related to sexual and 
intimate partner violence for all students.
2.      Provide comprehensive institutional-wide advocacy services for sexual 
and intimate partner violence survivors.
3.      Provide 24/7 sexual and intimate partner violence expertise and 
back-up support to professionally-staffed crisis line and in-office crisis 
intervention programs.  Exercise professional judgment and specialized 
knowledge in assisting clients in navigating the larger, community-wide 
system of sexual and intimate partner violence services.
4.      Ensure advocacy and crisis intervention services are culturally aware 
and sensitive to the needs of under-served populations.
5.      Collaborate effectively with other campus critical incident support 
service providers within University Housing, Counseling and Psychological 
Services (CAPS), Dean of Students, Office of Student Conflict Resolution 
(OSCR), University Health Service, various academic service units, Department 
of Public Safety(DPS),  and the University of Michigan Health System (UMHS).
6.      Develop effective referral procedures for directing non-student 
survivors to appropriate community partner agencies for services and support.



 1.  Development of Campus and Community Partnerships (20%)

1.       Develop collaborative partnerships with campus departments and 
community agencies to assist in the promotion of the educational programs and 
services offered by SAPAC.
2.       Develop, lead, and implement consultation, referral, and education 
and training services for faculty and staff partners who serve as referral 
agents for students.
3.       Provide leadership to University units and departments to develop 
and implement staff training programs and provide consultation and 
information concerning appropriate response to sexual and intimate partner 
violence issues.
4.       Represent SAPAC to student groups, University operating units and 
academic departments, as well as community organizations.
5.       Develop and maintain effective working relationships with key 
University offices, including but not limited to: Dean of Students, 
Department of Public Safety, University of Michigan Health System, Office of 
Student Conflict Resolution, Counseling and Psychological Services, 
University Health Services, and University Housing.
6.       Develop and maintain effective working partnerships with key 
community agencies including but not limited to:  Safe House Center, City of 
Ann Arbor including Ann Arbor Police Department, City Council, and 
Prosecutor's office.



 1.  Administration and Program Management (20%)

1.       Maintain professional knowledge base including relevant theory, 
research, and best practices to determine appropriate applications at the 
University.
2.       Develop strategic plans and long- and short-term goals for SAPAC.
3.       Develop, plan, and implement policies and procedures for SAPAC.
4.       Ensure compliance with University policies as well as federal, 
state, and local legal requirements and professional/ethical standards 
pertaining to the work of SAPAC, including but not limited to federal Crime 
Victim's Act of 2004.
5.       Support the University's compliance with University policies as well 
as federal, state and local legal requirements pertaining to sexual and 
intimate partner violence including but not limited to the federal Clery Act.
6.       Develop appropriate infrastructure for tracking service delivery 
while maintaining commitment to client confidentiality.
7.       Convene and facilitate the SAPAC advisory committee and other 
advisory bodies created for special projects.
8.       Manage public relations through communication and change management 
strategies and planning.
9.       Direct the preparation of special and periodic reports as well as 
descriptive materials publicizing services, programs, and activities of the 
department.
10.   Assess unit resource needs; develop and recommend annual unit and 
project budgets.
11.   Monitor income and expenses and adjust expenditures to meet budget 
goals.
12.   Identify and secure grant funding for collaborative research related to 
sexual and intimate partner violence prevention, education, and services.  
Collaborate in Division of Student Affairs development efforts.
13.   Execute and manage complete operation of research, programmatic 
surveys, and grants received.
14.   Determine staff requirements including staffing levels and 
competencies.  Select, hire, and ensure training of new and existing staff 
and provide oversight for the implementation of graduate internship programs.
15.   Provide performance management for staff including work planning, 
professional development, coaching and feedback, and performance appraisals.  
Recommend salaries and recognition for staff.



 1.  Division of Student Affairs and Campus-Wide Responsibilities (10%)

1.       Provide leadership, support, consultation and guidance to Division 
of Student Affairs units and campus partners on responding to issues of 
sexual and intimate partner violence.
2.       Represent the Division of Student Affairs on campus-wide committees, 
councils, and task forces.
3.       Support or lead appropriate Division of Student Affairs goal 
implementation efforts as delegated at the division and unit levels in 
service to the University and divisional mission and vision.
4.       Participate in the Division of Student Affairs Leadership Assembly.
5.       Serve as a divisional spokesperson on issues relevant to SAPAC and 
sexual and intimate partner violence.

Supervision Received: Supervision is provided by the Associate Vice President 
of Student Affairs/Dean of Students.

Supervision Exercised:  Functional and administrative supervision of all 
professional and support staff.

Qualifications:
1.       Master's degree required; Ph.D. or terminal degree in related field 
preferred.
2.       Specialized knowledge and experience in providing primary 
prevention, crisis intervention and advocacy services for survivors of 
domestic and sexual and intimate partner violence.
3.       Experience working with college student survivors and demonstrated 
knowledge of student development theory.
4.       Well developed leadership, management, administrative, conflict 
resolution, team building and supervisory skills.
5.       Experience with effective management of fiscal resources.  Grant 
writing and other fundraising experience desired.
6.       Knowledge of assessment, evaluation, and research methodologies, 
especially related to learning outcomes, learning environments, and program 
evaluation.
7.       Experience working with diverse and under-served student and staff 
populations. Knowledge of multicultural organizational development and 
intercultural maturity theories desired.
8.       Experience building and sustaining dynamic collaborative working 
relationships with wide range of campus and community partners.
9.       Strong oral and written communication skills and experience with 
public speaking.


Qualified candidates should apply through the University of Michigan "Careers 
at the U" website:  http://www.umich.edu/~jobs/ and send letter of ;
application, resume and list of three references to:  Mary Jo  Desprez, Chair 
of SAPAC Director Search, 3000 Michigan Union, University of Michigan, Ann 
Arbor, Michigan  48109.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until an 
appointment is made.  For best consideration materials should be received by 
December 11, 2009.

The University of Michigan offers an excellent benefit package and 
competitive salary.  Starting date is negotiable with target of March 15 - 
April 1, 2010.

The University of Michigan is a nationally ranked public research institution 
located in the lovely community of Ann Arbor, 40 minutes west of Detroit.  
The campus has a diverse student population of 46,000.  To learn more please 
visit the U of M website at www.umich.edu<http://www.umich.edu>

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity, Non-Discriminatory 
Employer.



Erika Nelson
Administrative Assistant
University of Michigan Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Center
715 N. University, Suite 202
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
734-998-9368